First off this is not a bad pair of Gaiters. If you're just going in the back yard or moving snow off the driveway a couple times a year then they will work great. I used these Gaiters three times before one of the grommets let go on a snowshoe hike in Franconia Notch. They can be very hard to put on and don't hold up too well to weekend hiking/walks. I would spend the extra money and upgrade to the next EMS model. It's well worth the money (I did return them and upgrade).

I purchased these gaiters to use in Afghanistan for my current job as an Army civilian. I don't use them all the time, but it's nice to have them in my pack. I've modified them by replacing the flimsy instep cord with a piece of braided wire cord and a keychain clip, and placing two snaps at the top and bottom of the velcro closure strip, as the velcro tends to gather bits of crud over time, and loses it's stickiness. Overall, they are a decent gaiter at a price that I won't mind replacing every year or so.

These are so close to being good! Sturdy Velcro keeps them from coming off but cord on the bottom going under your foot is too long and the hooks on the side are facing the wrong way so they don't hold and there is no way to tie them on. I purchased them for a snowshoe event in Michigan over New Year's and the cord kept flapping around and getting caught in my snowshoes. If you are handy with a sewing machine, these could possibly be altered. A grommet would do better than the current hook system.

They are very easy to pack and very lightweight. They didn't cover as much of my boots as I thought they would but I stayed warm and dry.

This was a gift so I can not comment on the quality or performance. However, it was darn near impossible to choose a size in S-M-L. It would be much better if there was some indication that "L" was recommended for heavy hiking boots size 10-12 or lightweight boots size 11-13 (THESE SIZES ARE MADE UP FOR PURPOSES OF EXAMPLE AND ARE NOT AN INDICATION OF TRUE SIZE) or something like that. It is easier to sneak a look at someone's boot size, harder to get the measurement around their calf. That being said, they look to be decent quality if you can guess the fit. The cord under the foot was a bit short for heavy boots, but you can always replace that yourself if need be.

I use these almost every weekend, April to October, Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. I have never had a single issue with them. They work as intended. The lace on the bottom is better than a buckle because it's easily replacable in a pinch. Three years and dozens of peaks and the original laces are fine!. They are easy to hose off after a muddy hike. My two sons (teenagers) also have them and all three pairs are Fantastic! Worth the money for the protection and performance they provide.

These gaiters are ideal for the casual weekend trip user, especially for the price. Rugged velcro front access and adjustable arch strap make it easy to put on and take off. Decent weight nylon construction stands up to typical winter trail abuse. The only very minor complaint is that a cord lock adjuster for the arch strap would have been nice, but very easy to add if you so choose.